Does anyone have overall body pain with PSA?...I've recently been diagnosed with PSA and had the swelling sausage digit finger and ankle is very swollen and painful. I just started Methotrexate and haven't seen a difference yet...reactions31repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptoms
Hands and Feet...Hi, I'm new here. I've had psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for 11 years now. Most recently (maybe the last year or 2), I've noticed such an increase in pain in...reactions6repliesSymptomsDepressionWork & Employment
New here and question WWYD: I haven't been to a Rheumatologist in 8 years!...Hi I am new here! I have a question because I haven't been to a rheumatologist in so, so long. I would love to hear what you think. Firstly, I...reactions15repliesTreatment
Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis Era...The United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a change in the availability and access of opioid-containing...reactionscomments
Wisdom Gained as a Young Adult with Psoriatic Arthritis...I admit it: I'm actually a cranky old lady in the body of a twenty-two-year-old. While other girls smell like perfume, I smell like Bengay. My favorite past time is...reactions1comment
Psoriatic Arthritis Has Made Me a Liar...I’ve always valued honesty, truthfulness, and integrity. In fact, one of the reasons I married my husband is because of his unabashed ability to always be straightforward with the truth...reactions2comments
Sometimes a Fall is Just a Fall...Sometimes a fall is just a fall. Sometimes a bad day is just a bad day. Sometimes pain is just pain. When someone we care about lives with psoriatic arthritis...reactionscomments
We Are All in This Together...I find it difficult to spend time in most chronic illness groups. You might think it is because I don’t like being reminded of how difficult it can be to...reactionscomments
What has been your experience with Remicade IV infusions?...I am due to start this drug next week. Am a little gunshy because of deja vu feelings re chemotherapy 20 yrs ago (4-tumor breast cancer). Could you share your...reactions4repliesBiologicTreatment
This was my journey with PSA from the begining...I was 39 yrs old married in 1999 raising 3 girls, I was a workhorse 2 jobs most times was a machinist and started getting pain in my hands so...reactions6comments
Souvenirs and Symbols...As a whole, I believe it is safe to say that as humans, we love our “stuff.” Our closets, cupboards, and garages tend to be teeming with everything from outgrown...reactionscomments
Living with PsA is a Balancing Act...Living with psoriatic arthritis has taught me the importance of balance. If not careful, my whole world can fall apart leaving me feeling hopeless, angry, and frustrated. Three areas that...reactions1comment
Are You Asleep Yet?...I’m sure we all have had our feet fall asleep. In medical terminology what does this mean? We have all been sitting in a weird position and then the next...reactionscomments
How do you get help with copays for biologic drugs?...How do you get help with copays for biologic drugs?...reactions1replyCostBiologicTreatment
Can PsA cause a sluggish Lymphatic system?...I wanted to know does anyone have a sluggish lymph system due to PSA? Blood work and had CT scan and everything is normal. My GP told me that it...reactions1replySymptoms
Considering the Long-Term Safety of Biologics...As a chronic condition, psoriatic arthritis (PsA) requires ongoing treatment, and some in our community have asked about the long-term safety of biologics. Biologics are medications that have been genetically...reactions2comments
The Invisibility of Pain...Pain can be classified as an "invisible" symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain cannot be immediately seen. Because of this, it’s possible for...reactions8comments
How do you deal with the immune suppression from the medications?...I have been recently diagnosed and started the meds, my concern is they say the meds can suppress the immune system. I work in health care and I’m a little...reactions3repliesTreatmentNewly Diagnosed
Trying to Stop My Flaky Habit...Like many of you, my journey with psoriatic arthritis began with a psoriasis diagnosis in childhood. My first skin symptoms manifested when I was in elementary school. One thing that...reactionscomments
Do you get stomach pain as a side effect from your PsA medication?...I have had stomach pain for the last 2 days after I eat. I take my 3rd starter dose tomorrow. Will my body acclimate to the medication after I've been...reactions1replyTreatmentSide Effects
